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Lake County commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with a lawsuit over persistent odors at the Mid-Florida Materials landfill after years of complaints from nearby residents.

A construction project intended to improve traffic in Lake County has left nearby residents and a local nonprofit dealing with a different kind of disruption: days without reliable internet and, for some, telephone service.

Hurricane Milton washed out a large stretch of Britt Road in October 2024, leaving nearby residents and businesses to navigate months of closures and traffic disruptions. On Friday, the road will reopen.

Business owners near Eustis Road and Old U.S. Highway 441 say construction has cut sales by as much as 45%, leading Lake County officials to explore a potential grant program to help them weather the disruption.

Some residents living near the Bay Road roundabout in Mount Dora say a new traffic pattern has brought a steady stream of headlights shining into their homes at night.

Mount Dora is known for its charming downtown, lakeside views and small-town atmosphere. But for some people who live and work there, an unpleasant smell has become an unwelcome part of everyday life.

A Mount Dora third-grade teacher launched a nonprofit that has grown from serving one school to helping 77 schools and organizations across Central Florida by providing non-perishable food to children and families in need.

Nineteen properties in Mount Dora are currently expected to receive notices requiring them to connect to the city’s central sewer system, a change that city documents estimate could cost an individual property owner about $20,000, depending on the property.

A Florida jury convicted Vickie Williams of two counts of first-degree murder and theft in the New Year's Eve 2022 stabbing deaths of an elderly Mount Dora couple and will return Thursday to determine whether she should receive life in prison or the death penalty.

Restaurant owners near a Lake County roundabout construction project say road closures and reduced access are hurting sales, forcing some businesses to cut hours and staff while they await additional help from the county.

Vickie Williams is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the New Year’s Eve 2022 killings at the couple’s senior living facility apartment in Mount Dora.

A Mount Dora couple says sewage poured into the water on their property for days before city crews repaired a broken line - but now they say they have been left trying to figure out what to do with the mess left behind.

Jurors in Lake County on Monday saw key evidence in the murder trial of Vickie Lynn Williams, including a bloody kitchen knife prosecutors say was used to kill retired Mount Dora couple Darryl and Sharon Getman.

After years of planning, Mount Dora officially celebrated the grand opening Saturday of its new Nathaniel Bell Community Resource and Recreation Center. The roughly 31,000-square-foot facility on Lincoln Avenue includes a full-sized gymnasium, classrooms, a technology lab, meeting spaces, a kitchen, child watch and areas for before- and after-school programs.

In December 2022, investigators said Williams visited the Getmans’ apartment the night before their bodies were discovered, asking to use their shower and charge her cellphone. The next morning, the couple was found dead in their entryway, and their car was missing.

Construction is underway on a new roundabout at a crash-prone Lake County intersection, with the first phase expected to wrap early next year and the entire project scheduled for completion in summer 2027.

As the new school year begins, Mount Dora's school-zone speed cameras are issuing tickets from day one, with police reporting fewer speeding violations since the program launched last year.

The City of Mount Dora is set to give final approval on a plan that will change how drivers move through downtown. On Tuesday, the city council will vote to authorize a contractor to complete the Downtown One-Way Street Conversion Project. The plan, which was initially approved in 2025, calls for changes to three streets so emergency vehicles have more room to respond to parts of downtown.

As a growing number of municipalities and private entities install automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes, locate missing people and identify trespassers, privacy advocates are creating online maps that reveal the devices’ locations.

If you spot a monkey in Mount Dora, officials say your first move should be to back away. The city is warning residents after receiving an unusual number of reports involving wild rhesus macaques. While there have been no injuries, wildlife officials say keeping your distance is the safest thing to do. Jarell Baker explains.

A wild rhesus macaque was spotted at the historic Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, spending about 45 minutes roaming the property and attracting attention from guests and staff.

A Mount Dora laundromat co-owner is rallying support for a homeless man after discovering Lake County has no emergency shelter and few local resources.

Mount Dora police have wrapped up a three-day search of a drained Deltona retention pond in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin — and while no evidence was found, investigators say the case is actively moving forward.

Mount Dora police announced on Tuesday that they are draining a Deltona retention pond in search of clues about what happened after the mysterious disappearance of Nicole Baldwin.

A man accused of killing his father and leading law enforcement on a chase and shootout was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Mount Dora is reopening a section of Donnelly Street that was washed out from historic rainfall in October 2025.

Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB), in partnership with the Lake & Hills Garden Club, hosted a community planting event Saturday at Chautauqua Park in Mount Dora, bringing volunteers together to enhance native landscaping around the park’s Blue Star Memorial.

A recent drill on North Donnelly Street put crews through real-world scenarios inspired by the 2025 Jacksonville airport fire.

In Mount Dora, the admiration for late journalist Mabel Norris Reese still runs deep.

A man was shot twice after entering a Mount Dora home through an unlocked sliding glass door and kicking in a bedroom door, Lake County deputies said.

From blooming flowers to flying kites, this weekend is bursting with ways to get out, explore, and enjoy that long-awaited sunshine.

Nicole Baldwin was last seen by her daughter at the family’s home off County Road 44 in Mount Dora on Nov. 2, 2023.

Mount Dora and Eustis received 15 to 19 inches of rain in just hours on Oct. 26, overwhelming roads and stormwater systems.

Several Central Florida cities have started using them, including Orlando, Orange County, Osceola County, Mount Dora and Eustis.

An off-duty Mount Dora police officer is being credited with helping save an unconscious woman after a boat crash on Lake Dora Saturday night that sent five people to the hospital.

The World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.

As a growing number of municipalities and private entities install automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes, locate missing people and identify trespassers, privacy advocates are creating online maps that reveal the devices’ locations.

A Mount Dora High School football coach was arrested in Seminole County on an active warrant out of South Florida.

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — until now.

Leaders in Lake County are considering whether to move ahead with plans to fund construction and reconstruction work for two roads in the Mount Dora area that were washed out in different storms.

Lake County commissioners have approved a new noise ordinance aimed at restoring peace at Silver Glen Springs, one of the county’s most popular natural attractions.

The city of Mount Dora has partnered with Main Street Leasing to set aside parking for motorcycles and golf carts at 505 N. Alexander Street. The location is near West Fifth Avenue, about a block west of Donnelly Park.

The roadway, which washed out after 15 to 19 inches of rain fell across parts of Mount Dora and Eustis on Oct. 26, has been closed while crews replaced damaged infrastructure and reinforced vulnerable sections.

Mount Dora and Lake County officials are taking legal action over concerns about possible contamination linked to the Mid-Florida Materials Recycling Facility.

The two-day operation aimed to ensure the spots remain available for community members who depend on them.

After historic flooding in October washed out Donnelly Street, small businesses in downtown Mount Dora saw a significant drop in customers. With Small Business Saturday approaching, business owners are hopeful for a surge in customers this weekend.

Whether you’re looking for family fun, dazzling displays, or a night of music and food, there’s a holiday event for everyone.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

If you've driven toward downtown Mount Dora lately, you may have noticed something that's hard to miss. Donnelly Sreet is closed.

After a "thousand-year storm,' a Lake County family is forced to find another place to stay, underscoring the urgent need for stormwater management and infrastructure improvements.

Communities across Lake County came together Monday to honor America’s heroes on Veterans Day, with ceremonies in both Mount Dora and Tavares celebrating the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Progress is visible on Mount Dora’s Donnelly Street as recovery efforts continue following historic rain that washed out the road last month.

Lake County officials say Wolf Branch Road, damaged by recent heavy rains, will reopen in about four weeks with improved drainage and road modifications.

Police flock to an area near downtown Mount Dora.

After the weekend’s sudden downpour devastated homes and roads in Lake County, it’s now causing a different type of damage for some.

After getting hit with 17 inches of rain over the weekend, Mount Dora officials are now surveying the damage across the city.

Several roads in Mount Dora and Eustis were closed because of heavy rain and flash flooding.

Nearly 20 inches of rain falls across portions of Central Florida.

Mount Dora officials have issued a precautionary boil water notice on Sunday evening after a water line break, according to a news release.

The Mount Dora City Council could move toward implementing parking solutions for downtown Mount Dora during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

A 63-year-old Mount Dora man died after a crash with a tractor-trailer in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

This fall weekend will be filled with art, cycling, family fun and cultural flavor.

This fall weekend will be filled with art, cycling, family fun and cultural flavor.

Corn mazes, monster trucks, stein hoisting, pup washes & more

Check out highlights from some games in Volusia, Orange and Lake counties.

This weekend, enjoy BBQ, bites, brews, laughs, science fun, and family-friendly entertainment.

The city of Mount Dora is hosting a workshop to discuss options for improving downtown parking.

A well-known pet bird in Mount Dora was reported missing this month, according to the police department.

Police say a 57-year-old Mount Dora woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Leesburg.

Starting Aug. 13, drivers caught speeding in one of three school zones in Mount Dora will receive a warning. After the 45-day warning period, those warnings could lead to a $100 fine.

Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.

Law enforcement search teams are combing a property in Deltona in relation to a criminal investigation out of Mount Dora, but police would not elaborate.

A Mount Dora man turned himself in when his father brought him to the Leesburg Police Department after a fatal shooting.

A lineup of block parties, concerts and family-friendly fun.

Mount Dora Fire Chief, Joseph Hightower, said the renovation of Fire Station 34 in Mount Dora and the addition of a 4800 square foot administration building is expected to cost somewhere between 5 and 6 million dollars.

If you’re looking to pop outside and enjoy the Central Florida weather before hurricane season kicks in, head over the the 2025 Mount Dora Corn Festival.

Lake County officials confirmed that 44-year-old Monica Islam’s body was found on May 2. Originally from Bangladesh, Monica Islam moved to Eustis in 2021 with her daughter and worked as a cashier in a local convenience store.

During the testing, residents may notice brief periods of discolored or “brown water” coming from their faucets. The discoloration is a result of the hydrant testing process, but crews are actively flushing the system to improve water clarity.

Mount Dora city officials believe they finally have the answer when it comes to the cause of a strong odor in the community.

The family behind the ‘Starry Night’ home artwork is celebrating a major milestone — and a message that goes far beyond paint.

Ever wanted to try blueberry beer? Or even blueberry mochi? Well, now's your chance.

A beloved community spot serving “the friendliest cup of coffee in Mount Dora” will be closing.

A World War II and Korean War veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and avid tennis player still hits the courts three times a week—and he’s not just playing, he’s winning.

Honor and celebrate the Native American culture with the Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow in Mount Dora.

A man arrested in Mount Dora is accused of trafficking and raping a girl.

Nestled in the backyard of a Mount Dora home is a sanctuary for injured and sick animals.

City and now county leaders are working to try and find a solution to Mount Dora's persistent odor problem.

Georgefest is the longest-running celebration of George Washington's birthday in the state, and it's also the longest-running celebration of its kind in the United States.

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — that is, until now.

A man in Mount Dora has to receive two more shots as part of a rabies vaccination series following an attack by two dogs that he suspected were stray.

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — that is, until now.

Clear those spaces on your wall because the 50th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival is right around the corner.

The Jane Austen Festival offers a delightful journey into the world of one of literature’s most beloved authors.

Mount Dora's new mayor is wasting no time when it comes to addressing parking issues downtown.

Days after a home exploded in Lake County, fire officials have confirmed that a build up of gas in the kitchen caused it.

Nearly three months after Hurricane Milton flooding left a massive hole in a section of road in Mount Dora, Lake County officials have given an update on the repair process.

The best part about living in Central Florida is the endless amount of happenings going on!

One person was airlifted after a possible home explosion in Mount Dora, according to Lake County fire officials.

The city of Mount Dora is expecting thousands of people to ring in 2025 at its annual New Year's Eve celebration.